"Deserves a place in the library of everyone who is involved in,
or thinking about, litigation under the Freedom of Information Act."  Steve
Aftergood, Federation of American Scientists

Litigation Under the Federal Open Government Laws, published by
EPIC and the James
Madison Project, is the standard reference work covering all aspects
of the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, the Government
in the Sunshine Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Now
in its 22nd edition, the book is edited by Harry Hammitt of Access
Reports and it draws upon the expertise of practicing attorneys
who are recognized experts in the field. Appendixes include the text
of the relevant acts, and sample pleadings for litigators. A comprehensive
guide, essential for anyone interested in open access laws.

Comprehensive, authoritative discussion of the federal open access laws,
including:

Freedom of Information Act

Privacy Act

Federal Advisory Committee Act

Government in the Sunshine Act

Fully updated, 22nd edition of the manual that lawyers, journalists and
researchers have relied on for more than 25 years. This edition includes
recent case developments and an index to key terms.

Appendices include sample FOIA request, sample request for expedited processing,
and sample pleadings for the FOIA, the Privacy Act, and Federal Advisory
Commission Act, and the Government in the Sunshine Act.

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